WATCH: Kermit the Frog speaks at University of Maryland commencement ceremony
Kermit the Frog gave the commencement speech at the University of Maryland's 2025 graduation ceremony.
Kermit the Frog gave the commencement speech at the University of Maryland's 2025 graduation ceremony.
Kermit the Frog speaks at UMD commencement
The University of Maryland (UMD) is hosting a unique commencement speaker for its 2025 graduating class after inviting Kermit the Frog to take part in the ceremony. The bright-green Muppet was created by Jim Henson, a UMD alumnus who graduated in 1960. Henson, who passed away in 1990 at the age of 53, fashioned Kermit in 1955 from his mother's coat and split ping pong balls. The iconic frog previously visited the campus in fall 2024, headlining the College of Arts and Humanities Dean?s Lecture Series, according to a statement from the university. LiveNOW?s Austin Westfall is providing updates from the ceremony.
The University of Maryland (UMD) is hosting a unique commencement speaker for its 2025 graduating class after inviting Kermit the Frog to take part in the ceremony. The bright-green Muppet was created by Jim Henson, a UMD alumnus who graduated in 1960. Henson, who passed away in 1990 at the age of 53, fashioned Kermit in 1955 from his mother's coat and split ping pong balls. The iconic frog previously visited the campus in fall 2024, headlining the College of Arts and Humanities Dean?s Lecture Series, according to a statement from the university. LiveNOW?s Austin Westfall is providing updates from the ceremony.
2-year-old boy survives fall from 15th story of Maryland apartment building
People are calling it a miracle in Montgomery County after a two-year-old survived a fall from the 15th floor of an apartment building.
People are calling it a miracle in Montgomery County after a two-year-old survived a fall from the 15th floor of an apartment building.
Rapid flooding forces school evacuation in Maryland
Flash flooding in Allegany County Maryland forced school children to rush into protective areas of their school facilities this week, as evacuations were ordered throughout the area.
Flash flooding in Allegany County Maryland forced school children to rush into protective areas of their school facilities this week, as evacuations were ordered throughout the area.
Cobra-like snake spotted in Ocean City, Maryland
A snake was caught on camera slithering in the sand on Ocean City Beach.
A snake was caught on camera slithering in the sand on Ocean City Beach.
Trump discusses man deported from Maryland
In a meeting with the President of El Salvador, President Trump and his cabinet defended a decision to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a noncitizen who was in Maryland.
In a meeting with the President of El Salvador, President Trump and his cabinet defended a decision to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a noncitizen who was in Maryland.
WATCH: ICE agents break glass, forcibly remove Maryland mom from car
A Maryland mother is behind bars in Pennsylvania after ICE arrested her in Baltimore. Her 18-year-old daughter caught the entire thing on tape.
A Maryland mother is behind bars in Pennsylvania after ICE arrested her in Baltimore. Her 18-year-old daughter caught the entire thing on tape.
Supreme Court pauses order to rehire probationary federal workers
The Supreme Court has blocked a judge's order for the Trump administration to rehire thousands of probationary federal workers.
The Supreme Court has blocked a judge's order for the Trump administration to rehire thousands of probationary federal workers.
Supreme Court pauses order to return mistakenly deported Maryland man
Chief Justice John Roberts has temporarily paused a Maryland judge's order to return to the U.S. a man mistakenly deported to El Salvador.
Chief Justice John Roberts has temporarily paused a Maryland judge's order to return to the U.S. a man mistakenly deported to El Salvador.
Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador over 'administrative error'
The U.S. government says it mistakenly deported a Maryland man to El Salvador as part of the Trump administration's recent immigration reforms.
The U.S. government says it mistakenly deported a Maryland man to El Salvador as part of the Trump administration's recent immigration reforms.
Rachel Morin murder trial begins: Illegal immigrant from El Salvador charged with rape, murder
The trial for Rachel Morin’s murder begins this week, with jury selection on Monday and opening arguments on Friday.
The trial for Rachel Morin’s murder begins this week, with jury selection on Monday and opening arguments on Friday.
Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Leaders mark 1 year since Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster
Leaders and residents in the Baltimore region and across Maryland are marking one year since the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Leaders and residents in the Baltimore region and across Maryland are marking one year since the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Measles case in Maryland traced to traveler at Dulles Airport
Health officials in Maryland confirmed Sunday that a Howard County resident has tested positive for measles after traveling internationally.
Health officials in Maryland confirmed Sunday that a Howard County resident has tested positive for measles after traveling internationally.
Maryland hairstylist seen dragging 15-year-old client in viral video speaks out: 'She ran'
A Maryland hairstylist has been charged with assault after posting a now-viral video that showed her dragging a 15-year-old client following a dispute over payment.
A Maryland hairstylist has been charged with assault after posting a now-viral video that showed her dragging a 15-year-old client following a dispute over payment.
Hundreds of federal properties slated for sale; DC buildings removed hours later
The U.S. General Services Administration released a list on Tuesday of 443 federal buildings and facilities it says are "functionally obsolete." The list was reduced to 320 hours later Tuesday evening.
The U.S. General Services Administration released a list on Tuesday of 443 federal buildings and facilities it says are "functionally obsolete." The list was reduced to 320 hours later Tuesday evening.
Small plane from Maryland crashes in foggy Vermont mountains; three rescued
A small plane that took off from Maryland crashed on Equinox Mountain in Vermont on Wednesday morning.
A small plane that took off from Maryland crashed on Equinox Mountain in Vermont on Wednesday morning.
Officials give full update on helicopter-plane crash
BREAKING NEWS: Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser gave an update on the helicopter and plane crash and collision at Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC. A US military Blackhawk helicopter was involved and three servicemembers were killed.
BREAKING NEWS: Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser gave an update on the helicopter and plane crash and collision at Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC. A US military Blackhawk helicopter was involved and three servicemembers were killed.
Kansas Senator gives update on DC plane crash
US Senator Jerry Moran from Kansas, chair of Commerce Committee on Aviation, gave updates on the plane and helicopter crash outside of Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC on Wednesday night.
US Senator Jerry Moran from Kansas, chair of Commerce Committee on Aviation, gave updates on the plane and helicopter crash outside of Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC on Wednesday night.
VIDEO: DC plane crash outside Reagan National airport
A passenger plane has collided with a military helicopter over the Potomac river outside Reagan National airport.
A passenger plane has collided with a military helicopter over the Potomac river outside Reagan National airport.